Taylor’s case is just one example of how we can’t even get a peaceful rest without being a target for violence. Many others came before her like Sandra Bland, a Black woman who was found hanging in a Texas jail cell just three days after being arrested during a traffic stop, Atatiana Jefferson, another Black woman fatally shot by a police officer inside her home, Tanisha Fonville, the Black woman killed in her home by a police officer during a mental health emergency, and countless others whose names never saw the light of day.
Breonna Taylor was one of the catalysts for the most widespread protest movements in modern times. Her death at the hands of Louisville, Kentucky, police officers alongside the public execution of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin sparked enough anger and outrage to incite millions of Americans into the streets to demand justice.
In recent years, the phrase #SayHerName has become a powerful global rallying cry and social media hashtag in the fight for racial justice, bringing attention to the often overlooked stories of Black women who suffer from police violence and systemic oppression. While the phrase is now widely recognized, its roots lie in a long history of grief and pain.
We lost Breonna on that terrible night. We cannot continue to walk away from Kenneth. We cannot lose him too.
Gwinn-Villaroel noted her top priorities as police chief in a mid-July announcement.
Chief Deputy Rob Miller expressed that the murderer deserved "a chance."
Some social media users of color expressed frustration over people using the term to shed light on Ghey's tragic stabbing, due to its significance with Black female victims of police brutality.
Web3 titan Lady Pheønix has collaborated with the family of Breonna Taylor to create a breathtaking VR experience in remembrance of the 26-year-old's life and legacy.
Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Shares Chilling 911 Call From The Day Of Her Shooting On ‘Red Table Talk’
Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, has opened up about the emotional moment he discovered his late girlfriend had been shot by police.
Former Louisville detective Kelly Goodlett admitted to creating the bogus search warrant that led to the death of Breonna Taylor.
The federal government has charged four policemen of civil rights crimes, giving false information to secure a search warrant for Breonna Taylor’s residence, and a number of other offenses. On March 13, 2020, in Louisville, Kentucky, police officers searched her residence during a late-night raid. According to recent reports, two cops lied to obtain a […]
Brett Hankison, the officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her own home, commented on Taylor’s death while on trial.